Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFish Restaurant + BarFish Cakes Recipe

Fish Cakes Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Served with tartar sauce and salad.

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Ingredients

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Fish Cakes

Tartar Sauce

Method

Fish Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Cook the Fish

    In a separate pan, poach the fish fillets in simmering water for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from water, let cool, and flake into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the flaked fish, cooked potatoes, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Form the Cakes

    Shape the mixture into small cakes, about 2 inches in diameter. Coat each cake lightly in breadcrumbs.

  5. 5

    Fry the Cakes

    Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Tartar Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, pickle relish, chopped capers, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well blended. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Salad

  1. 7

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.

  2. 8

    Dress the Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad before serving and toss gently to combine.

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